GAO: ‘Errors may occur’ in FBI’s facial recognition database

Published June 16, 2016 6:24pm ET



A federal watchdog reported Wednesday that the FBI did not properly conduct an accuracy test for its new facial recognition technology.

This 68-page report details the Government Accountability Office’s concerns regarding the privacy of millions of civilians who are added to the database.

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